as in indicating
to convey an idea indirectly
they may have implied that they'd help, but they didn't actually say so
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as in insinuating
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Recent Examples of implying
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Guidance appears prominently; copy avoids implying strategies or guarantees.
—Fortune Games, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
Marcin Klapczynski/Getty Images The researchers note that no pleiotropy—the production by a single gene of two or more apparently unrelated effects—was identified, strengthening the integrity of the findings and implying causation.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Sean Conlon, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
The president reportedly said that Pakistan was nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize, implying that Modi should do the same.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025
His bonus-laden contract is tied to games played, implying that the only question is about Toews’ health.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Cyrus was quick to defend herself, implying her words had been manipulated by the Times.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
In a response posted to social media, Kennedy hit back at the pediatrics academy's criticism, implying that the organization's views were influenced by corporate pharmaceutical funders.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The Moon was doing something that the Sun wasn’t — emitting gamma-rays — implying that, somehow, the Moon was doing a whole lot more than just reflecting sunlight.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
However, the film concludes on a hopeful note, implying that there is a way for humans to live in greater balance with the natural world.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Other aspects were more disconcerting, implying that the Administration would have a role in overseeing firm affairs.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
And probably should go home this episode instead of the person the Project Runway editors are heavily implying to be the next contestant out.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Guidance appears prominently; copy avoids implying strategies or guarantees.
—Fortune Games, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
Marcin Klapczynski/Getty Images The researchers note that no pleiotropy—the production by a single gene of two or more apparently unrelated effects—was identified, strengthening the integrity of the findings and implying causation.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The firm upgraded the rail transportation giant to outperform from sector perform and upped its price target to $39 from $37, implying around 19% upside from Wednesday's close.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
The president reportedly said that Pakistan was nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize, implying that Modi should do the same.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025
His bonus-laden contract is tied to games played, implying that the only question is about Toews’ health.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Cyrus was quick to defend herself, implying her words had been manipulated by the Times.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
In a response posted to social media, Kennedy hit back at the pediatrics academy's criticism, implying that the organization's views were influenced by corporate pharmaceutical funders.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The Moon was doing something that the Sun wasn’t — emitting gamma-rays — implying that, somehow, the Moon was doing a whole lot more than just reflecting sunlight.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
However, the film concludes on a hopeful note, implying that there is a way for humans to live in greater balance with the natural world.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Other aspects were more disconcerting, implying that the Administration would have a role in overseeing firm affairs.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implying
Verb
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The 50-week moving average in July crossed above the 200-week moving average, indicating that an upward direction of trend may now be in place.—
John Navin,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Some tracks were also observed near the Apollo 17 landing site and areas associated with seismic activity or tectonic features, indicating that moonquakes or impacts may trigger the boulder falls.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In the process, the day-to-day nightmare of Dana’s new reality gets lost, even if the more insinuating discomfort of her present-day reality has been enhanced.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Dec. 2022
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The complaint says that since at least early 2021, McKillips had been posting messages insinuating or explicitly threatening to harm the government or federal agents.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC News,
2 Nov. 2022
Verb
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Anxiety scores also improved more in the active group, hinting that HD-tDCS could help both depression and anxiety.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Sep. 2025
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Later that year, Berger claimed that the remains were intentionally placed in the cave, hinting the species may have engaged in deliberate burial practices.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Then, as with West Germany’s previous World Cup triumph, there was a symbolic defeat.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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The milestone marks a symbolic win for the blue-chip index, highlighting the market’s resilience despite tariff concerns and signs of weakness in the economy.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In a lengthy post, Kelly argued in a very lengthy tweet that Kimmel's comments were made despite public evidence suggesting the suspect held left-wing views and had no ties to conservative politics.—
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The costumes, designed by Dede Ayite, were subtle and yet highly symbolic, suggesting the colloquial nature of Yoruba gods, or the epic, majestic nature of our brothers.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The actress had previously teamed up with the company for a suggestive body wash commercial.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Like fall’s auburn leaves and bounty of crisp apples, checks, in all its iterations, kindle a cozy familiarity suggestive of the season.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Implying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implying. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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